"What the fuck!." I mutter under my breath as I stare at the center table. A single rose flower lay on it, alongside a card and a box of chocolates. I looked around fearfully. The weren't here the whole time!. I make my way to the kitchen and turn on the lights, No one. I retrace my steps and rush to my door. I open the door and look down the hallway. One of Gary's men is leaning on the wall. I motion for him to come. "Umm, how long have you been here?" I ask, trying to hide the tension in my voice. "I came up seven minutes ago, anything the problem miss?." He knots his brows. I purse my lip and shook my head."No, I'm fine thanks." I shut the door and threw in the dead bolts. I lean against it my heart pounding furiously. who would come in here to drop theses, without even the slightest noise. I walk over to my window and look down. The person couldn't have come through the window. it's too high. I close the shutter and walk slowly to the table. I look down at the items, I
I pull away from Gary moments later, emerging all dressed up. Gary already has his close on and is sitting close to the glass wall. I joined him on the couch. He hands me a cup of wine which I sipped at slowly. "Brunnie, What do you say about that?" I took a deep breath. I've been quiet around him ever since he asked me those questions. "Umm, yeah sure It ain't a big deal". He scooped closer to me. "Hey." I looked up at him and smile. He smiled back affectionately.."Do you love me?" I paused. Do I really love him?. He's been so nice and caring to me I couldn't ask for more. I leaned into the couch and sigh "That's a pretty dumb question to ask Gary." I roll my eyes and he chuckles."I guess that answers my question then" He chug down the wine in his glass and placed it on the table. "C'mon, let's go meet Hazel, I don't want her barging in her and seeing what her eyes isn't supposed to see". I laugh and drop the glass of wine back on the table.We went back to his apartment. Ha
"Fr—Francis?" I mutter under my breath. A sly smile spreads on his face. "Hey sexy, I bought you a rose flower, it's red and a symbol of love." He walks slowly towards me. I stay rooted to my stop unable to move. "And I bought you some tasty chocolates, you'd love them." He is close to me now. He looks down at me. I hold the towel firmly."Did you receive all the presents I kept for you or you discarded them." He leaned down to me and our face were inches apart. "Francis what the hell are you doing here!." I blurt out, more in fear than anger. water dribble down my chest. He narrows his eyes to slits as he glanced at my wet figure. "I thought you were never gonna ask.." He smirks evily. Now I'm out to freak out. He lifts his hand with the flower and trail the flower down my wet face. I close my eyes and shiver in fear."what are you doing!." I take a step back, heart pounding loudly. I know I should scream but I can't find my voice. He smirks and continue trailing the flowe
I fix breakfast and minutes later we sit at thr table to eat. Gary kept stealing glances at me."Dad, it's a week to chirstmas you know." Hazel says. Gary took a bite from his steak."Yeah princess, I donkmoe." She tucked her hair back."Aren't we gonna go for shopping?." Gary groans."Isn't it better we order for everything than roaming in some dumb shopping mall!" Hazel scrunched her mouth into a pout."It's more fun when you shop dad, isn't it Lesley?." I shrug not willing to join in the chat."Yeah I know it's fun for you cos you're gonna wander away." Hazel giggles."Dad!, don't tell me you're still angry I left you guys in the park the other time." I chuckle lowly. "I'm not princess, but that won't repeat itself again." Hazel gives me a nudge with her foot under the table. Yeah smart ass, she wants me to convince him."C'mon it's just for shopping, and she's not gonna get lost cos it's a mall." Gary drew back his chair and dabs his mouth with a napkin."Yeah sure s
GARY GAUTHIER'S POV "What!". I hear myself saying. "Yeah Gary, it's your choice. one has to go." I slowly release my tightened fist and bang the table. She jerked at the sound."Fuck Brie!, what is it you want?. Aren't you tired of giving me a hard time. You left years ago remember!, and told me never to call or text. You left me when I needed you the most. Now you are the one breaking the rules, you're the one coming with your fucked up life to disturb my peace." I yell and she flinches. I stalk towards her and jerked her off the couch."Now get this into your dumb empty brain. You can go whatever length you wish to go. I'm never letting the ones I love out of my sight!. We are done. I've started a new phase of life. And it's much better than the one I had with you." I push her to the chair and began to walk out. "Why don't you just tell her then?" Her question made me halt. I hold the door knob tightly."Never, you remind me of that!" I say coldly. I hear her scoff."You're
LESLEY PERKINS' POV When I get into his room, I find Gary shirtless, staring down the city through the glass walls and smoking a cancer stick. How can just one guy possess this manly handsomeness. I let out my breathe and stalk to him. Wrapping my arms around him from behind I lean my head against his bare back."You smell good." I whisper and he hums. "Your arms around me is giving me wild thoughts." He replies. I smile and unwrap my arms. "How was your Christmas hunting." I stand beside him and together we watch the city night life. "Hectic, Your kid is a clothes freak." I reply. He chuckles lowly, seeming lost in thoughts. Gary sighs after some time and turns to face me squarely. " New year, we gonna go somewhere quiet,, far away from the press and work, just the two of us. Alone in our own world okay?." "Sounds like a plan." I smile as he leans in and captures my lips gently. My insides are warm as I kiss back at once. My tongue rolled over his, sucking gently on the
LESLEY PERKINS' POV I sit in stacy's living room as she spoke over the phone. She's been talking with the braid guy for ages now. After what seemed like forever she hung up."Lesley you won't believe what he did!" She squeals as she plump happily on the couch."He asked me out, he fuckin asked me out!" She squeal and hugged her phone.A huge smile spread on my face."For Pete's sake stacy stop being dramatical!" I tweaked her ear playfully as I laugh."No Les, i'm not!. He's such a genial person I couldn't ask for more." She squeals again. I chuckle lowly, sincerely happy for her. I pray things work out between them, Stacy deserves the best. I glance at my watch and groan. "I've got to roll. Eva is accompanying me to the spa. Gary says I need to look perfect for the Christmas party. "Damn!, Gary is such a perfect guy. And you're a lucky bitch Les. you just arrived New York and boom, Gary fell over heels in love with you." I spank her butt playfully. She grins and walk me to the d
LESLEY PERKINS' POV I wake up to the feeling of strong arms being wrapped around my frame. I flutter my eyes open and they meet with Gary closed ones. He was sleeping so peaceful, almost like a sleeping Angel. I gently raised my hand to caress his chin. Memories assailed my senses and a small smile worked it's way up my lips. Gary was a stallion. Never had making love been so fun, so beautiful. Tears clung around my eyes. Out of reflex I snuggle closer to him and gently pecked him on the lips. His eyes opens at that and we lock gazes for a second before his lips stretched into a smile.."You should do this frequently. A kiss to wake me up." I smile and sit up, gathering the covers close to my frame. This sheets was from the fountain. I guess Gary carried me after I slept off. We'd made love almost all night, each round more thrilling than the last."Merry Christmas Gary..." I say and smile. "Merry Christmas... today's gonna be awesome." He places a kiss on my forehead and flung his